Johann Sebastian Bach is on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest composers who have ever lived. However, he was not always seen as the musical giant that he is today. Follow the timeline of Bach’s misunderstood life and learn how future composer Felix Mendelssohn revived his reputation and reestablished the legacy of this extraordinary composer.
In this incredible music education program, musician Dan Lupo will chronicle the life and achievements of one of music history’s greatest composers. You’ll be treated to live piano performances along with the discussion.
Dan Lupo is the creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers.
This program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library.
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Amalia Kussner was one of the preferred artists of Gilded Age New York, especially in the 1890s when she painted miniature portraits of the elites. Fans of the critically acclaimed HBO series, The Gilded Age, will appreciate Kussner’s portraits of several key characters, including Mrs. Astor, the reigning matriarch of the social scene and her two daughters; famed actress Lillian Russell; English soprano Marie Tempest; and wealthy socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt. Kussner even met Ward McAllister, the arbiter of Gilded Age society. He advised her not to pursue her career as an artist and, thankfully, she ignored him.
In this program, author and historical researcher Kathleen Langone will reveal how Kussner’s portraits and interactions with these famous people can provide more insights into their extravagant lives.
Kathleen Langone is the host of the podcast People Hidden In History and the author of the book Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune.
This program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library.
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Rob Reiner was an award winning American filmmaker, actor, director and writer. Some of us think of Archie Bunker & how Archie called his character “Meathead.” But most of us think of his movies. This is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, Stand By Me, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men, and Misery are just a few of the classic movies he directed. Enjoy a look at the life and career of this Academy Award-nominated director and Emmy Award-winning actor. Led by Frank Mandosa, a film historian and Massachusetts high school Film and English teacher. He is the host of “Reels of Cinema” podcast and co-host of the “Movies Across The Pod” podcast.
This program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library.
RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
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Author Kate White will discuss her new thriller, I Came Back For You, in conversation with Barbara Butcher, host of “The Death Investigator” on Peacock and the author of What The Dead Know. Ten years after her daughter Melanie was murdered while attending college in upstate New York, Bree Winter is finally moving on with a new love, a re-engagement with her work, and an idyllic home in Uruguay. Then a deathbed confession from the convicted killer throws Bree’s life into a tailspin all over again. White — the former longtime editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine — is the bestselling author of nineteen novels of suspense. Featured in the Netflix series “Homicide: New York,” Butcher is an expert in medicolegal death investigation, having spent 23 years at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a Director and Chief of Staff. She investigated more than 5500 death scenes and 680 homicides; oversaw the remains recovery effort at the World Trade Center after 9/11; and helped manage the response to the crash of Flight 587 and the investigation into the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.
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In celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial, Mallory Mortillaro presents Paintings of the American Revolution.
We all know the story of the Revolutionary War, but how much of our understanding is colored by the way the war was depicted by artists? Paintings of the American Revolution have been essential in the way that the war was understood, both at the time of the conflict and for generations after. This lecture will explore well-known paintings such as Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware, John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence, and Asher Durand’s The Capture of Major André.
Mallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University.
This program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.
Grow houseplants to make you happy, clean your air and beautify your home. We will review several of the easiest plants to grow and will also learn to identify common plant-growing problems. Presentation by Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens.
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